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America'sNational Game 

By A. G. SPALDING 

Price, $2.00 Net 

A book of 600 pages, profusely illustrated with over 100 
full page engravings, and having sixteen forceful cartoons 
by Homer C. Davenport, the famous American artist 



The above work should have a place in every 
public library in this country, as also in the 
libraries of public schools and private houses. 

The author of "America's National Game" 
is conceded, always, everywhere, and by every- 
body, to have the best equipment of any living 
writer to treat the subject that forms the text 
of this remarkable volume, viz., the story of 
the origin, development and evolution of Base 
Ball, the National Game of our country. 

Almost from the very inception of the game 
until the present time — as player, manager and 
magnate — Mr. Spalding has been closely iden- 
tified with its interests. Not infrequently he 
has been called upon in times of emergency 
to prevent threatened disaster. But for him 
the National Game would have been syn- 
dicated and controlled by elements whose 
interests were purely selfish and personal. 

The book is a veritable repository of in- 
formation concerning players, clubs and 
personalities connected with the game in 
its early days, and is written in a most 
interesting style, interspersed with enlivening anecdotes and 
accounts of events that have not heretofore been published. 

The response on the part of the press and the public to 
Mr.^ Spalding's efiforts to perpetuate the early history of the 
National Game has been very encouraging and he is in receipt 
of hundreds of letters and notices, a few of which are here given. 

Robert Adamson,_ New York, writing from the office of Mayor 
Gaynor, says: — "Seeing the Giants play is my principal recreation and 
I am interested in reading everything I can find about the game. I 
especially enjoy what you [Mr. Spalding] have written, because you 
stand as the highest living authority on the game." 

Barney Dreyfuss, owner of the Pittsburg National League club: — "It 
does honor to author as well as the game. I have enjoyed reading it 
very much." 

Walter Camp, well known foot ball expert and athlete, says: — "It 
(s indeed a remarkable work and one that I have read with a great 
deal of interest." 

John B. Day, formerly President of the New York Nationals:— 
"Vour wonderful work will outlast all of US." 




W. Irving Snyder, formerly of the house of Peck & Snyder:— **! 
have read the book from cover to cover with great interest." 

Andrew Peck, formerly of the celebrated firm of Peck & Snyder:-— 
•'AH base ball fans should read and see how the game was conducted in 
early years." 

Melville E. Stone, New York, General Manager Associated Press:— 
"I find it full of valuable information and very interesting./ I prize 
it very highly." 

George Barnard, Chicago: — "Words fail to express my appreciation 
of the book. It carries me back to the early days of base ball and 
makes me feel like a young man again." 

Charles W. Murphy, President Chicago National League club: — 
"The book is a very valuable work and will become a part of every 
base ball library in the country." 

John P. Morrill, Boston, Mass., old time base ball star. — "I did 
not think it possible for one to become so interested in a book on base 
ball. I do not find anything in it which I can criticise." 

Ralph D. Paine, popular magazine writer and a leading authority on 
college sport: — "I have been reading the book with a great deal of 
interest. 'It fills a long felt want,' and you are a national benefactor 
for writing it." 

Gen. Fred Funston, hero of the Philippine war: — "I read the book 
with a great deal of pleasure and was much interested in seeing the 
account of base ball among the Asiatic whalers, which I had written 
for Harper's Round Table so many years ago." 

DeWolf Hopper, celebrated operatic artist and comedian: — "Apart 
from the splendid history of the evolution of the game, it perpetuates 
the memories of the many men who so gloriously sustained it. It should 
be read by every lover of the sport." 

Hugh Nicol, Director of Athletics, Purdue University, Lafayette, 
Ind.: — "No one that has read this book has appreciated it more than 1. 
Ever since I have been big enough, I have been in professional base 
ball, and you can imagine how interesting the book is to me." 

Mrs. Britton, owner of the St. Louis Nationals, through her treas- 
urer, H. D. Seekamp, writes: — "Mrs. Britton has been very mucli 
interested in the volume and has read with pleasure a number of 
chapters, gaining valuable information as to the history of the game." 

Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst, D.D., New York: — "Although I am not 
very much of a 'sport,' I nevertheless believe in sports, and just at 
the present time in base ball particularly. Perhaps if all the Giants 
had an opportunity to read the volume before the recent game (with 
the Athletics) they might not have been so grievously outdone." 

Bruce Cartwright, son of Alexander J. Cartwright. founder of the 
Knickerbocker Base Ball Club, the first organization of ball players in 
existence, writing from his home at Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, says: 
' — "I have read the book with great interest and it is my opinion that 
no better history of base ball could have been written." 

George W. Frost, San Diego, Calif.: — "You and 'Jim' White, George 
Wright, Barnes, McVey, O'Rourke, etc., were little gods to us back 
ihere in Boston in those days of '74 and '75, and I recall how indig- 
nant we were when you 'threw us down' for the Chicago contract. 
The book is splendid. I treasure it greatly." 

A. J. Reach, Philadelphia, old time professional expert: — "It certainly 
Is an interesting revelation of the national game from the time, years 
before it was so dignified, up to the present. Those who have played 
the game, or taken an interest in it in the past, those at present en- 
gaged in it, together with all who are to engage in it, have a rare 
treat in store." 

Dr. Luther H. Gulick, Russell Sage Foundation: — "Mr. Spalding 
has been the largest factor in guiding the development of the game 
and thus deserves to rank with other great men of the country who 
have contributed to its success. It would have added to the interest 
of the book if Mr. Spalding could have given us more of his own 
personal experiences, hopes and ambitions in connection with the game-'' 



Pittsburg Pr^*^ .—"Historical incidents abound and tuc oook is as 

ijxcellent authority on the famous sport." 

Philadelphia Telegraph :— "In this book Mr. Spalding has written the 
most complete and authoritative story of base ball yet published." 

New York Herald: — "If there is anyone in the country competent to 
v,nte a book on base ball it is A. G. Spalding who has been interested 
m the game from its early beginnings." 

I. E. Sanborn, Chicago Tnfcjtn^.—" 'America's National Game' has 
been added to the Tribune's sporting reference library as an invaluable 
contribution to the literature of the national pastime." 

O. C. Reichard, Chicago Daily News: — "It is cleverly written and 
presents information and dates of great value to the newspaper man 
of to-day!" 

George C. Rice, Chicago Journal: — "I have read the book through^ 
and take pleasure in stating that it is a complete history of the game 
from the beginning until the present time." 

Sherman R. Duffy, Sporting Editor Chicago Journal: — "It is a most 
interesting work and one for which there was need. It is the most 
valuable addition to base ball literature that has yet been put out." 

Joseph H. Vila, New York Sun: — "I have read it carefully and with 
much interest. It is the best piece of base ball literature I have ever 
seen, and I congratulate you on the work." 

Tim Murnane, Sporting Editor Boston Globe:— "You have given to 
the world a book of inestimable value, a classic in American history; 
a book that should be highly prized in every home library in the 
country." 

Francis C. Richter, Editor Sporting Life, Philadelphia: — "From a 
purely literary standpoint, your work is to me amazing. Frankly, I 
would not change a line, for the reason that the story is told in a way 
to grip the reader and hold his interest continually." 

Los Angeles Times (editorial); — "Spalding's book has been out six 
months and ninety thousand copies have been sold. We understand 
there will be other editions. America 'has taken base ball seriously 
for at last two generations, and it is time enough that the fad was 
given an adequate text book." 

Caspar Whitney, Editor Outdoor America, and one of the leading 
authorities in the world on sport: — "You tiavc made an invaluable con- 
tribution to the literature of the game, and one none else could have 
made. Moreover, you've done some very interesting writing, which is 
a distinct novelty in such books — too often dull and uninteresting." 

New York World: — "Albert G. Spalding, who really grew up with 
the sport, has written 'America's National Game,' which he describes 
as not a history, but the simple story of the game as he has come to 
know it. His book, therefore, is full of living interest. It is a volume 
generously illustrated and abounds in personal memories of base ball 
in the making." 

New York Sun: — "There is a mass of interesting information regard- 
ing base ball, as might be expected, in Mr. Spalding's 'America's 
National Game.' It is safe to say that before Spaloing there was no 
base ball. The book is no record of games and players, but it is 
historical in a broader sense, and the author is able to give his personal 
decisive testimony about many disputed points." 

Evening Telegram, New York; — "In clear, concise, entertaining, nar- 
rative_ style, Albert G. Spalding has contributed in many respects the 
most interesting work pertaining to base ball, the national game, which 
has been written. 

^ "There is so much in it of interest that the temptation not to put 
It down until it is completed is strong withiU the mind of every 
person who begins to read it. As a historical record it is one of those 
volumes which will go further to straighten some disp-itcd points than 
ftll of the arguments which could be advanced in good natured dispute? 
which might last for months." 



SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



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Giving tlie Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now 
3 in print, grouped lor ready reference c 

SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS 

Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 
Spalding's Official Base Ball Record 
Spalding's Official College Base Ball Annual 
Foot Ball Guide 



No 

I 
lA 

ic 

2 Spalding's Official 

2A Spalding's Official 

4 Spalding's Official 

6 Spalding's Officia 

7 Spalding's Official 
7A Spalding's Official 

8 Spalding's Official 

9 Spalding's Official 
I 2A Spalding's Official 



Soccer Foot Ball Guide 
Lawn Tennis Annual 
Ice Hockey Guide 
Basket Ball Guide 
Women's Basket Ball Guide 
Lacrosse Guide 
Indoor Base Ball Guide 
Athletic Rules 



Group I. 

No. 1 



Base Ball 



Spalding's Official Base Ball 

Guide. 
Official Base Ball Record. 
College Base Ball Annual. 
How to Play Base Ball. 
How to Bat. 
How to Run Bases. 
How to Pitch. 
How to Catch. 
How to Play First Base. 
How to Play Second Base. 
How to Play Third Base. 
How to Play Shortstop. 
How to Play the Outfield. 
How to Organize a Base Ball 

League. [Club. 

How to Organize a Base Ball 
How to Manage a Base Ball 

Club. 
How to Train a Base Ball Team 
How to Captain a Base Ball 
How to Umpire a Game. [Team 
Technical Base Ball Terms. 
Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 

Percentages. 
How to Score. 
BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. 355 Minor League Base Ball Guide 
No. 356 Official Book National League 

of Prof. Base Ball Clubs. 
No. 340 Official Handbook National 

Playground Ball Ass'n. 

Group II. Foot Ball 

No. 2 Spalding'sOfficial Foot Ball Guide 

No. 324 How to Play Foot Ball. 

No. 2a Spalding's Official Soccer Foot 

Ball Guide. 
No. 286 How to Play Soccer. 
No. 335 How to Play Rugby. 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. 351 Official Rugby Foot Ball Guide. 
No. 358 Official College Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide. 



No. lA 
No. ic 
No. 202 
No. 223 
No. 232 
No. 230 
No. 229 
No. 225 
No. 226 
No. 227 
No. 228 
No. 224 



No. 
231 



No. 219 
No. 350 



Group III. Cricket 

No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. 

Group IV. Lawn Tennis 

No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- 
nis Annual. 
No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. 

Group VI. Hockey 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey 

Guide. 
No. 154 Field Hockey. 
No. 180 Ring Hockey. 

Group VII. Basket Ball 

No. 7 Spalding'sOfficial Basket Ball 

Guide. 
No. 7a Spalding's Official Women's 

Basket Ball Guide. 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY 
No. 353 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 

Handbook. 

Group VIII. Lacrosse 

No. 8 Spalding's Official Lacrosse Guide 
No. 201 How to Play Lacrosse. 

Group I\. Indoor Base Ball 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base 
Ball Guide. 

Group X. Polo 

No. 129 Water Polo. 
No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games 



No. 248 
No. 271 



Archery. 
Roque. 



No. 138 Croquet. 



M^ 1QA f Racquets. Squash-Racquets. 
No. 194 ^ Court Tennis. 
No. 13 Hand Ball. 
No. 167 Quoits. No. 14 Curling. 

No. 170 Push Ball. 
No. 207 Lawn Bowls. 
No 188 i Lawn Hockey. Parlor Hockey 
( Garden Hockey. Lawn Games 
No. 341 How to Bowl. 



ANY OF THE ABOVE BOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 10 CENTS 



Groop Xn. Athletics 

No. 12a Spalding's Official Athletic 
No. 27 College Athletics. [Rules 

All Around Athletics. 
Athletes' Guide. 
Athletic Primer. [Thrower. 
How to Become a Weight 
How to Run 100 Yards, [ning. 
Distance— Cross Country Run- 
Official Sporting Rules, 
Athletic Training for School- 
Marathon Running. [boys. 
Schoolyard Athletics. 
How to Sprint. [petition. 

WalkinpT for Health and Com- 
Intercollepriate Official Hand- 
Girls' Athletics. [book. 
Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 
P. S. A. L. Official Handbook. 

Group XIII. AthletlcAccomplishments 

No, 23 Canoeing. 

How to Row. 

How to Swim. 

How to Become a Skater. 

How to Train for Bicycling. 

Roller Skating Guide. 

Manly Sports 

(By Senac.) 



No. 182 
No. 156 
No. 87 
No. 259 
No. 255 
No. 174 
No. 55 
No. 246 
No. 317 
No. 331 
No. 252 
No. 342 
No. 357 
No. 314 
No. 302 
No. 313 



No. 128 
No. 177 
No. 209 
No. 178 
No. 282 

Group XIV. 

No. 165 Fencing. 



No. 236 How to Wrestle. 



Group XIV. Manly Sports— Con. 

No. 102 Ground Tumbling. 

Indian Clubs anr" Dumb Bells 
Medicine Ball Exercises. 
Pulley Weight Exercises. 
How to Punch the Bag. 
Tumbling for Amateurs. 

Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 

Graded Calls, and D. B. Drills. 
In- and Outdoor Gym. Games. 
How to Become a Gymnast. 
Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
ing Drills. [Apparatus. 
Pyramid Building Without 
Pyramid Building v/ith 
Wands, Chairs and Ladders. 
Handbook I.C. A. A. Gymnasts 

Physical Culture 

lOMin.ExerciseforBusyMen. 
Care of the Body. [nasties. 
Health by Muscular Gym- 
Physical Education and Hy- 
Hints on Health. [giene. 

School Tactics and Maze Run- 
Muscle Building. [ning. 
In digestion Treated by Gym- 
285 Health Answers, [nasties. 
Twenty-Minute Exercises. 



No. 143 
No. 262 
No. 29 
No. 191 
No. 289 



No. 214 
No. 158 
No. 124 
No. 287 

No 327 
No. 329 

No. 345 

Group XVI. 

No. 161 
No. 149 
No. 285 
No. 208 
No. 185 
No. 234 
No. 238 
No. 288 
No. 213 
No. 3-5 



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No. 4R. How to Play Golf Price 25c. 

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No. 8R. The Art of Skating Price 25c. 

No. 9R. How to Live 100 Years Price 25c. 

No. lOR. Single Stick Drill Price 25c. 

No. IIR. Fencing Foil Work Illustrated Price 25c. 

No. 12R. Exercises on the Side Horse Price 25c. 

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No. 16R. Team Wand Drill Price 25c. 

No. 17R. Olympic Games, Stockholm, 1912 Price 25c. 

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No. 20R. How to Play Ice Hockey Price 25c. 

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_ . I Athletic Handbooks No. 14R 



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TRAPEZE 

LONG HORSE AND 

ROPE 

EXERCISES 



By 

WILLIAM L CROMIE 

Instructor in Gymnastics 

University of Pennsylvania 




PUBLISHED BY 

AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING f 

-1 COMPANY rdp 

'— ' ~) 21 Warren Street, New York c_ — ' 

g n r^ — ' n D 

Copyright, 1913. by American Sports Publishing Co. 

[Ponograph 



2 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRaRX. 

FOREWORD. 

THE trapeze is not so popular as in former years, 
on account of the many accidents that it is 
accredited to have caused. At one time it con- 
stituted the almost universal definition of ''gym- 
nastics," but vv^ith the years it has been relegated to 
the circus, and the flying rings have taken its place. 
Gymnastics have evolved from the circus-performing 
* 'stunts, '^ and we now have those exercises which 
are considered scientific, progressive, pleasing, bene- 
ficial and safe, and these have become a necessary 
and potent part of education. 

Recognizing this fact, and realizing that the exer- 
cises now in vogue ^are designed for the masses, we 
ask the question, "What about the student who is 
not satisfied with doing the required work in college, 
club or Y. M. C. A. , but who desires to try for a team 
or practice classical gymnastics ?" It is with the 
thought in mind of assisting the progressive that 
these books on advanced gymnastics are compiled. 

The trapeze has a more, dignified place than the 
ash heap and circus tent,' "and should be accessible in 
our gymnasia to those wiio desire to work upon it. 
We would not willingly part with the experience 
gained during lanky boyhood upon the dear old 
trapeze. It brings fond memories to us as we glance 
back through the years and see it swinging from a 

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SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 3 

^ rafter in the old barn, in which there was a lot of 
iP hay which we used for "sudden stops.'' Those *'pos- 
U; sible" and "impossible" stunts certainly illustrated 
^ the joys of victory and the crushing sorrows of de- 
feat. And those clinging hay seeds, like the swim- 
mer's wet hair, were telltale marks revealing to anx- 
ious parents the nature of our hazardous pastime. 

There are still a few barns in the rural districts, 
and this paper on the trapeze is a plea for "the kids, " 
who gather, not for vicious purposes, but through 
zest in competitive "stunts" to prove who is "the 
leader of the gang," 

There w^ere numerous accidents during the early 
days of the trapeze, and this was largely due to the 
fact that the performer had insufficient training, or 
else attempted exercises beyond his strength and 
skill. Every person cannot emulate the great per- 
former Leotard, the inventor of the trapeze, but 
one can become the master of most of the exercises 
illustrated in this book by being careful in the dif- 
ficult movements and by persistent effort. 

It is also hoped that there are suggestions herein 
contained that may prove helpful to members of 
those great "gangs" of inter-association, club, scho- 
lastic and collegiate institutions who are striving not 
alone to become leaders but champions as well. 

All the photographs in this book have been taken 
by Haeseler, photographer, Philadelphia. 

WILLIAM J. CROMIE. 




Fosition I. 



Position 2. 

Figure 1. 



Position 3, 



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Figure 1, 
Mount. 

Hang as in Position 1, turn over backward, as in 
Position 2, and circle to front rest (Position 3) . 

This is an easy way to mount to the front rest. 
It can also be performed while swinging. 




Position 1. 



Position 2. 

Figure 2. 



Position 3. 



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Figure 2. 

Mount. 

From a back hang, head downward (inverted 
hang), Position 1, arms straight, pull to Position 2 
arms bent, and circle forward to a back rest (Position 
3) . This exercise can be performed while swinginr. 




Position 1, 



Position 2. 

Figure 3. 



Position 3. 



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Figure 3. 
Upstart. Mount. Uprise^ 

From Position 1 flex thighs, knees straight, arms 
straight (Position 2), upstart to front rest (Posi- 
tion 3). 

This exercise, although difficult from the stand as 
in figure, is easy if done at the end of the forward 
swing. 

From Position 2 snap the legs downward sharply, 
keeping legs and arms straight, and endeavor to 
*'kip" to Position 3. 

A drop upstart is begun at Position 3; drop to 
Position 2, then upstart to Position 3. 

At the end of the backward swing from Position 
3, drop or swing downward to a hang, and upstart at 
the end of forward swing. 

Swing in Position 1 and, without bending body, 
uprise at end of backward swing to Position 3e 




Position 1. 



Position 2. 

Figure L 



Position 3. 



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Figure 4. 
Hanging by Hocks. 

From Position 1, hanging by the hocks, swing 
head and arms back by a jerk; reach forward and 
grasp ropes or straps as in Position 2; then pull up 
as in Position 3. 

This is a very easy and favorite way of mounting 
to a sitting position on the trapeze. This is also per- 
formed in the swing. 




Position 1. 



Figure 5. 



Position 2. 



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Figure 5. 
Drop Back to Instep Hang. 

Sit upon the bar, resting almost on the hocks 
(Position 1); lean forward a little, in order to hold 
balance; then suddenly drop backward to an instep 
hang (Position 2). To get back to the sitting posi- 
tion, follow directions under Figure 4. Practice 
stationary, then in swing. 

It is quite effective if one drops backward from 
the sitting position to the instep hang during a big 
swing. 




Position 1. 



Position 2. 

Figure 6. 



Position 3. 



SfALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 15 



Figure 6, 

Lie on bar, as in Position 1; drop backward to 
hock hang, as in Position 2. Lie on buttocks, not on 
small of back. 

Drop backward from Position 1 to Position 2, then 
to Position 3. 

Lie on bar, as in Position 1; drop or slide back-= 
ward to instep hang, as in Position 3. 




Position 1. 



Position 3. 

Figure 7. 



Position S. 



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Figure 7. 
Back Upstart. 

The back upstart, or ' 'shifting upstart, ' ' is quite 
difficult, although when performed nicely it appears 
very simple. 

From Position 1, soles of feet underneath the bar, 
suddenly shoot the feet backwards and upwards, and, 
while the weight of the body is for the moment off 
the arms, take advantage of this relief by a quick 
shifting movement of the hands, bringing the arms 
up to the front of the bar. 

The legs by this time will again have dropped, 
and if one is quick he will have arrived in Position 2. 
A slight push and the exercise is completed (Posi- 
tion 3) . 

It will be found easier to practice this with the 
reversed grip. 




Figure 8. 



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Figure 8. 
Balance upon Neck, 

It is very necessary, in performing upon the 
trapeze, to be able to balance the body well and in 
various positions. Figure 8, while not very difficult 
to accomplish when the trapeze is still, is quite hard 
to hold the balance during the swing. 

The adjustable trapeze is the best, because it can 
be lowered. When it is near the floor it lessens the 
danger in balance and other difficult movements, and 
also helps the performer to master the exercise, as 
height tends to frighten one. 




Figure 9. 



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Figure 9. 

Balancing Upon One Foot. 

To balance as in Figure 9, trapeze stationary, 
stand on one foot, look at the rope in front, arms at 
side horizontal and stiff, which serves as a balancing 
pole. If the free leg is kept stiff it will also assist 
one in keeping the balance. 

In the swing this looks difficult and pretty. Get 
up a swing by swinging the free leg forward or 
backward. 

The swinging motion can be directed and con- 
trolled by the free leg, and as suddenly stopped by a 
reverse movement. 




Figure 10. 



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Figure 10. 

The Forward Balance. 

The forward balance, trapeze stationary, is more 
difficult than the preceding exercise. Stand as in 
Figure 10, knees bent slightly; lean forward from 
waist with arms held front. In case of a tendency to 
fall, grasp ropes and again get the balance. This is 
a very graceful exercise when performed during the 
swing. 




Figure 11. 



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Figure 11. 
Hanging by Toes, 

Grasp trapeze with hands, as in Figure 2, Position 
2, raise legs forward and hook toes on bar; release 
grasp and slowly lower body till in position of figure. 

Grasp bar, run and get a swing; repeat the above 
and hold Figure 13 during the swing. An effective 
dismount is to double up forward at end of back swing, 
as if to regrasp bar, release hold with toes, landing 
upon the feet. 

Lungers should be used in learning all dangerous 
exercises. 




Figure 12. 



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Figure 12. 

Hanging hy Heels, 

Grasp the trapeze (Figure 1, Position 1), put feet 
underneath bar and hook heels upon bar, lower the 
body slowly as in figure. The tendency to slip off is 
very great unless the legs are well bent at the knees. 

In the swing, hold tight with heels, and at end of 
front swing endeavor to raise body backward; release 
hold with heels, and alight upon feet. 



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Figure 13. 
Back Lever. 



The swinging back lever is very graceful and hard 
to hold at the proper angle (Figure 13). 

Practice the back lever with the trapeze stationary 
before attempting it in the swing. 

Keep the hands close together, as this gives the 
arms a tight hold upon the shoulder-blades. 





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Figure 14. 

Swinging Front Lever. 

The swinging front lever is the most difficult lever 
performed upon the trapeze, except it might be the 
one-armed back lever swinging (Figure 13). Practice 
the front lever stationary before attempting the 
swing. 

The various levers performed upon the horizontal 
bar can also be done upon the trapeze. 



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Figure 15. 
Back Flyaway. 

The various flyaways make a neat form of dis- 
mounting, are popular with the spectator, but are 
dangerous in learning, unless proper assistance is 
secured. 

It does not require a very high swing in the fly- 
away. Swing as in Figure 15 and, when this posi- 
tion is reached, release grasp and turn a backward 
somersault to the mat. Do not turn over too far be- 
fore releasing the grasp, as one's feet are likely to 
strike the bar of the trapeze and result in an ugly 
fall 

Practice the turn as in figure a number of times 
before letting go, and wear lungers in the first few 
attempts. 

The back flyaway can also be performed at the 
end of the backward swing. 




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Figure 16. 

Forivard Flyaway, 

When in the position of Figure 16 release grasp, 
double up, try to grasp the insteps, and turn a front 
somersault to mat. For flyaways, ropes of about 
eight or ten feet in length are the best. 

The forward flyaway at the end of the forward 
swing is a very difficult piece of work, as is the back- 
ward back, because, unlike the rings, the bar is in 
one's way, but perseverance will master any and all 
of these. "Make haste slowly" in all exercises in- 
volving risk. Secure assistance. Wear lungers in 
the various flyaways and all other exercises involving 
danger. 



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Exercises on the Lon^ Horse 

Figure 1, 
Straddle Forwo.rd, 

There are a great many exercises that can be per- 
formed on the long horse, such as vaults (front, rear, 
scissors and screw), with the various turns, that it 
would require a book to treat properly. The follow- 
ing illustrations will give a faint conception of what 
can be accomplished on the long horse. 

Run and jump from spring board (Position 1) to 
Position 2 (legs apart), and straddle off forwards 
to mat. 

Various turns after the straddle, such as the 
quarter, half, right and left, can be added. The 
backward straddle with the turn can also be per- 
formed. 



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Figure 2. 
Scissors Backward, 

Run and jump from spring board (Position 1) as 
if about to straddle forward (Figure 1, Position 2), 
but instead turn as in Position 2 and scissors back- 
ward to mat. 

The scissors is performed by continuing the move- 
ment of the legs in Position 2, cutting off the hands, 
and alighting facing the horse. 




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Figure 3. 

Squat Vault. 

Run; jump from spring board and squat vault; 
carry feet between hands to mat. 



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Figure 4. 

Roll forward as in fi^re to astride horse, then 
roll backward as in figure to mat. 

Roll forward to astride horse, scissors and roll off 
backward. 

Roll forward to straddle position, roll forward to 
mat. 

Roll forward to straddle position, hand or head 
spring off as in Figure 5. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 45 



Figure 5. 

Run; jump from spring board to hand balance to 
neck of horse as in figure. 

The same and dismount with squat between hands 
or straddle off to mat. 

Jump from spring board and hand spring (Fig- 
ure 5). 

Many other movements will suggest themselves, 
such as front, rear and screw vaults, with turns and 
combinations. 




Figure 1. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 47 

Exercises on the Vertical Rope 

The various ways of ascending and descending 
the vertical rope are excellent for physical develop- 
ment and also are very useful, because this knowl- 
edge may mean the saving of life. Everyone should 
be taught how to climb a rope and also to swim, in 
order to protect one's life in case of fire or accident 
or give aid to others. Rope climbing, like swimming, 
is a very tiresome exercise when done improperly, 
and the fault in both exercises is that the arms are 
used too much and the legs too little. 



Figure 1. 
Rope Climbing, 

Hand-over-Hand. 

Before attempting the hand-over-hand rope climb- 
ing one should practice the elementary forms of as- 
cending and descending the rope, using hands, thighs 
and feet. In hand-over-hand climbing (Figure 1) it 
means hard work; one reaches up and grasps the 
rope one hand after the other, each time pulling in 
toward the chest muscles. Commence by holding 
with the feet. While holding the rope by pressing 
the soles of both feet against it, reach up and take 
another grasp. Repeat this till up the required 
height. Descend by holding with the feet the same 
way. 




Figure 2. 



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Figure 2. 
The Stirrup Hold. 

In going up the rope hand over hand one must be 
careful at first and not overdo it, because there is al- 
ways a return trip. Some, who have more ambition 
than strength, are so exhausted when the top is 
reached that they can barely hold on, slide down and, 
for their temerity, get badly torn hands and burnt 
fingers. 

When tired stop and, with rope between thighs, 
place the soles of both feet against rope and press 
tightly. Make a stirrup lock as in Figure 2, the rope 
passing under the sole of the left foot and over the 
toes of the same, placing right foot on top, and put- 
ting weight of body on rope, thus relieving strain on 
the arms. 




Figure 3. 



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Figure 3. 
Taking Up Rope, 

Place the rope, of sufficient length to hold, over 
the shoulders and go up hand over hand, taking up 
the rope. An excellent exercise is to ascend and de- 
scend, holding various objects, such as a large medi- 
cine ball held between the feet or in one arm, etc. 

All these exercises may be performed while the 
rope is swinging, thus rendering them more difficult. 




Figure 4. 



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Figure 4. 
Sitting On Rope. 

From Figure 3, when enough loop is lowered, put 
leg through and sit as in Figure 4, holding rope be- 
tween chin and shoulder. 

There are various gymnastic climbing appliances, 
such as the vertical and incline pole, two poles side 
by side, about width of shoulders, turning incline 
pole, incline rope, knotted rope, rope ladder, etc., 
and all are very good, but the vertical rope used in 
these exercises is the best. 

The cotton rope is better than the hemp, as one 
can get a better grip upon it and it does not splinter 
the hands. 




Figure 5. 



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Figure 5. 
Hand Over Hand, Thighs Flexed. 

This is a rather difficult way of ascending the 
rope. Go up hand over hand, thighs flexed, legs 
straight and toes pointed. 

It is a good exercise for the abdominal muscles as 
well as the muscles of the upper part of the body. 




Figure 6. 



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Figure 6. 

Descending Without Use of Hands. 

Descending the rope in this fashion enables one 
to rest the arms and is more difficult than it appears. 
Entwine the rope behind the left arm, around left 
leg, and hold it in position with the right foot. The 
feet regulate the speed of descent. It is easier if 
some one holds the lower end of the rope or a weight 
is attached. 




Figure 7. 



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Figure 7. 

Descending Head First, 

Descending head foremost without the use of the 
hands is not a very difficult feat, still it looks a very 
daring and dangerous act. Circle backward from 
Figure 5 to an inverted hang (see Figure 7), passing 
the rope from the left side under the right arm, 
across the body, around right leg, and over right in- 
step, holding it with the left foot. The left foot 
regulates the descent. It is easier if some one holds 
the lower end of the rope or a weight is attached. 



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In every gymnasium wherein advanced work is 
done upon the horizontal, high parallels, rings and 
trapeze, a pair of low parallel bars should be acces- 
ible, in order that the aspiring gymnast may practice 
the hand balance, changing from one grasp to another, 
and the pirouette. There is no danger from falling 
at this height and it also accustoms one to the in- 
verted position of the body. 

Caution.— In all exercises involving risk, seek 
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SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL, ST. LOUIS, MO. 

A remarkably efficient gymnasium, comprising in comparatively small space a 
quadruple set of Vaulting Bars, Horses, Rings, etc., and large groups of Climbing 
Poles, Bar Stalls, etc. 

In the alcove will be seen a Basket Ball Backstop that is folded to the ceiling 
v^rhen not in use. This Backstop is especially adapted to such construction or for 
gymnasiums that have a stage at one end. 

The Vaulting Bars to be seen at the top of the picture are two of a group of 
four — the two outside bars fold to the w^alls while the three central uprights and 
two bars are hoisted to the ceiling by a winch. Climbing Poles seen on the right 
are drawn out along the overhead track for use. 



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BROADWAY HIGH SCHOOL, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 

BOYS' GYMNASIUM 

This is typical of the modern efficient equipments that we are instalhng for 
Boards of Education in all parts of the country. Outfit comprises: 



20 Bar Stalls and Benches 

4 Duplicate Back and Loin 
Chest Weights 

8 Traveling Rings 
10 Climbing Ropes 

2 Rope Ladders 

2 Climbing Poles 

2 Gallery Braced Horizontal 
and Vaulting Bars 

2 Gallery Braced High Hori- 
zontal Bars 



2 Pairs Flying Rings 

3 Vaulting Horses 
3 Vaulting Bucks 

3 Parallel Bars 
7 Mats. 5'xlO'x2'' 

4 Mats, 3' X 9'x2'' 
3 Mats. 5'x 7'x2'' 
3 Mats, 5'x 5'x 2" 

2 Incline Spring Boards 

3 Suspended Parallel Bars 
1 Striking Bag Disk 

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1 Pair Jump Standards 

1 Vaulting Standard 
60 Dumb Bells. 2 lbs. 
60 Indian Clubs. 1 K lbs. 

2 Vaulting Poles 

3 Dozen Calisthenic Wands 
5 Dozen Steel Wands 
2 Wands 

1 Wand Box for Steel Wands 
8 Medicine Balls. 8 lbs. 
1 Set Anthropometric Apparatus 



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WELLESLEY COLLEGE, WELLESLEY, MASS. 

One of the most complete and efficient of girls' gymnasiums. Apparatus is 
of the Swedish type. Outfit comprises : 



6 Counterbalanced Booms and 
six Bar Saddles. 
42 Bar Stalls and Benches. 
35 Italian HempClimbingRopes. 
12 Rope Ladders. 
2 Hemp Incline Ropes and 
■winches. 

2 Incline Ladders — counter- 

balanced. 

3 Vertical Window Ladders. 
2 Horizontal Window Ladders 



3 Vaulting Boxes. 
2 Vaulting Horses. 

1 Vaulting Buck. 
12 Balance Beams. 

4 Storming Boards. 
6 Pairs Jumping Standards. 
9 Mattresses. 6'x 4'x 2" 

2 Pairs Basket Ball Goals and 
Backstops. 

2 Storage Cabinets for game 
implements. 

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SPALDING SAFETY ADJUSTABLE PARALLEL BARS 

No. 400 

Patented U. S., July 16. 1912 ; November 26, 1912'; Patented Canada, March 5, 1912. 
Height Adjustment — Spring-pin and lever, with the pin automatically locked in. 
Can't snap out. 

Width Adjustment — Screw and traveling nut operated by turning hand wheel. 
Being alway^s locked is always safe. 

Height Indications — Engraved on the telescoping uprights. 

Width Indicator — A small brass plate on each upright shows the width instantly. 

Ball Bearing Rollers — One under each corner. Two levers control the four rollers. 

Other Features — Platform Base ; Telescoping Uprights of brass covered steel tubing, 
can't rust ; Hinged Rails of selected white ash, oval shaped ; all Castings fin- 
ished in black enamel. See next page. 

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SPALDING SAFETY ADJUSTABLE PARALLEL BARS 

No. 400 

Hinged rails provide flexibility. 



Locking bar 
raised auto- 
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Ball bearing 
swivel roller 
under each 
standard. 



One lever at each end of the base operates tw^o 
ball bearing swivel rollers under the standards. 
Convenient operation and positive action. 



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VAULTING HORSE No. 300 

Patented January 2, 1912. 

All adjustments take place from one point and that the most convenient. 
At the rear— operated in standing position. 

To raise or lower the Horse or 
Buck a hinged crank is instantan- 
eously adjusted to place and as 
quickly removed. 

Small picture shows crank in 
position for use. 

See next page for complete description 
of Horse and Buck. 

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VAULTING BUCK No. 305 

Patented January 2, 1912. 

The power is transmitted through bevel gears by a one piece shaft drive that 
operates the adjusting screws. The lack of friction in our bevel gears allows 
fast screws to be used. 

Speed of adjustment — from lowest to highest in six seconds. 

This same screw when lowered to its limit depresses plates carrying ball 
bearing swivel rollers, so that the apparatus may be easily, quickly and noiselessly 
moved about. 

The roller action is smooth and uniform; no snap; no jar; no danger to toes 
or fingers. 

The strength and beauty of design is apparent; the simplicity of the mechanism 
is obvious and its durability is guaranteed. 



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HYDRAULIC ROWING MACHINE 

Patented U. S.. January 16. 1912; Patented Canada, April 13, 1912. 

The Spalding Hydraulic Rowing Machine is built around a new principle of 
construction that eliminates all the heretofore existing faults in this type of 
machine, and produces a device as nearly perfect as will probably ever be 
attained in a substitute for the actual shell and water. 

The machine has been thoroughly tested b^ experts who have invariably said 
that its action is the nearest approach to actual rowing yet attained. 

The Spalding Rowing Machine is rust proof, as the chamber and other parts 
that come in contact with water, are of brass. All parts are extremely substantial. 

Supplied in any combination of Oars and Seats. 

See details on next page. 

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HYDRAULIC ROWING MACHINE- Cross Section View 

Patented U. S.. January 16. 1912; Patented Canada. April 13. 1912. 

In the Spalding Hydraulic Rowing Machine the resistance is produced by 
water that retains its consistency in any -working atmosphere, and the patented 
feature that eliminates all air and produces a perfect vacuum insures a steadiness 
of stroke and a quickness of catch that is not obtainable in any other device. The 
cross section view shows two positions of the piston valve — one closed as during 
the stroke, thus forcing the water through the resistance valve at the end of the 
chamber — the other view show^s how^ piston valve opens instantaneously on removal 
of pressure. In the Hydraulic Rowing Machines heretofore made the resistance is 
obtained by a chemical mixture that changes its consistency under atmospheric 
conditions and thins out under the heat generated in action, with the result that to 
get good results the resistance must be changed several times during use. 

In the Spalding Rowing Machine the resistance is always uniform, until the 
adjustment of the resistance valve is changed. 



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SPALDING EFFICIENT BAR ADJUSTMENT 



Pat. U. S., August 20. 1912. 



SPEED AND SAFETY Pat. Canada. January 28. 1913. 



Our patented "quick-set safety" adjusting cap is without question the simplest, safest and most 
efficient pin device yet produced. 

Upon the hand-wheel being turned to the right the sliding collar is forced back until it engages 
the back shoulder of the spring-pin. at which time the spring-pin also travels backward and out or 
the perforation in the upright. 

To clamp the Bar, the hand-wheel is turned to the left, which draws the collar forward, allowing 
the spring-pin free play. If the spring-pin is not directly opposite the perforation, but instead bears 
on the upright, it will spring into the perforation just as soon as it comes opposite. Another slight turn 
of the hand-wheel to the left clamps the collar firmly against the upright and prevents any rattle. 





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HORIZONTAL AND VAULTING BAR No. 554 

One upright permanently attached to wall, the other guyed by steel cables 
with instantaneous turnbuckles. 

Folds so compactly it may be attached to posts or columns. 

Uprights of brass covered steel tubing with our patented interior height 
indications. 

Bars of either Steel-Core Hickory or Solid-Steel, with patented " quick-set 
safety caps. PRICES ON APPLICATION 

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GALLERY HORIZONTAL AND VAULTING BAR No. 560 

Similar in general construction to No. 554 Bar shown on preceding page, but 
is provided with a counterbalance weight so that the entire apparatus may be 
quickly and easily cleared from the floor. 

Uprights of brass covered steel tubing -with our patented interior height indications. 

Bars of either Steel-Core Hickory or Solid Steel, with patented "quick-set 
safety" caps. 

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GALLERY BRACED HORIZONTAL AND VAULTING BAR 

No. 579 

The most efficient combination bar for rooms with gallery. Braced out eight feet— can be used 
for all V aulting and High Bar work. May be quickly and easily hoisted to face of gallery as shown 
in phanton view. 

Uprights of brass covered steel tiibinfj with our patented interior height indications. 

Bars of either Steel-Core Hickory or Solid-Steel, with patented "quick-set safety " caps. 



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GALLERY BRACED HIGH HORIZONTAL BAR No.580'isS 

A veiry efficient Horizontal Bar for attachment to gallery or to the wall. Of sturdy construction 
and well braced, quickly and easily hoisted to the face of gallery as shown in phantom. Steel cable 
guys with instantaneous turnbuckles. Bar of Steel-Core Hickory or Solid-Steel. 

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SIX-GUYED HIGH HORIZONTAL BAR 

No. 586 

Especially adapted to high ceilings. May be quickly hoisted to ceiling by 
releasing instantaneous turnbuckles on floor guys. 

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ADJUSTABLE FLYING RINGS 

Patented U. S., January 2. 1912; Patented Canada, April 13. 1912. 

Flying Rings are made in two forms (No. 825), that shown on the left with adjustable webbing 
straps, and (No. 830) that on the right with wall adjustment device. 

The Rings with wall adjustment are especially adapted for school gymnasiums. By pressing the 
floor lever with the toe the rope clutch is released so that rings can be adjusted to any height or 
hoisted to the ceiling. Adjusting straps are provided to take up any uneven stretching of the ropes. 

Fittings are all of malleable iron, black japanned. Rings are of steel with cowhide covers. The 
ceiling fittings can be provided for either pipe beam, as shown in the photograph, or for flat beam. 

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PULLEY WEIGHTS 

Durable, noiseless, of handsome desigr 
and finish. All approved combinations: 

Chest Weights. 

Duplicate Back and Loin. 

Duplicate Intercostal. 

Triplicate Back and Loin- Intercostal. 

Quarter Circles, etc. 



WEIGHT DETAILS— Central balance. 
Levers lock at two points. Weights cannot 
rattle and work loose. Felt bushings and 
rubber bumpers. Pulleys have adjustable, 
self-lubricating, v^ood-bushed bearings. 




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Pat. March 22. 1910. THE FIGHTING DUMMY Pat. October 31. 1911. 

Here's a "fighter" that always "comes back" — you do not always know just where— that trains 
the eye, mind and muscle, but he wont stay down unless you sit on him, and he'll give more exer- 
cise and fun than any other piece of gymnasium apparatus you've ever seen. 

Consists of an inflated figure, covered w^ith heavy brown canvas, mounted on a hidden steel 
frame, and fastened (removably) to a heavy bowl-shaped iron base. 

Many can gather around for fistic encounter, and all wrill be kept busy. 

No. 1. Full Size Dummy, for men's use Each, $50.00 

No. 2. Medium Size Dummy, for boys or young women. . . " 25.00 

No. 3. Small Size Dummy, for children " 15.00 

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Made of iron, cast in convex form. Wall braces of steel pipe with malleable 
fittings. Handsomely finished in black enamel. Nickel-plated removable sw^ivel 
for attaching bag. 

Can be supplied with pipe hangers for attaching to lov^ ceiling or under 
gallery if desired. 

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capless ends, and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain English leather. 
We take the entire output of this superior grade of leather from the English tanners, and 
in the Official Basket Ball use the choicest parts of each hide. Extra heavy bladder made 
especially for this ball of extra quality pure Para rubber (not compounded). Each ball 
packed complete, in sealed box, with rawhide lace and lacing needle, and guaranteed per- 
fect in every detail. To provide that all official conte.sts may be held under absolutely fair and uniform 
conditions, it is stipulated that this ball must be used in all match games of either men's or women's teams. 

No. M. Spalding <« Official'' Basket Ball. Each, $6.00 



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guaranteed pure Para rubber bladder (not compounded). 
Complete in box, with rawhide lace and lacing needle. 
Superior to any other except our No. M Official Ball. 

Each. $4.00 

Spalding "Official" 
Basket Ball Goals 

No. 80. Officially adopted and 
must be used in all match games. 
Pair. $4.00 
No. 90. This is the only drop 
forged goal made, to the best of 
our knowledge. We can guaran- 
tee that even under the heaviest 
and most severe use it will not 
break. Same size basket, and 
brace same length as on official 
goals. Extra heavynets.Thisisthe 
style goal that should be used in 
all large gymnasiums. Pair, $5.00 

Spalding Practice Goals 

No. 70. Japanned Iron. Rings and Brackets. Complete 
with nets. . Per pair. $3.00 

Spalding Nets, Separate, for Goals 

Heavy twine; hand knitted; vmite. The same as supplied 
with No.. 80 Goals Per pair, 50c. 

Spalding Bladders 

Guartintefed Quality 
Pure Para rubber (not compounded), and are 

guaranteed. 
No. OM. For Nos. M and E balls. Each, $1.50 
No. A, For No. 18 ball. ... " 1.00 

Spalding Canvas Holder 

No. 01. For carrying an inflated basket ball. 
Each. $1.00 



No. 80 

Extract from Official 

Rule Book 

RULE III.- GOALS 

Sec. 3. The goal made 

by A. G. Spalding & Bros. 

shall be the official goal. 

Sec. 4. The official goal 
must be used in all match 



Spalding "Practice" No. 18 

No. 18. Good quality leather cover. Each ball complete 
in box with pure Para rubber bladder (not compounded), 
guaranteed; rawhide lace and lacmg needle. Each. $3.00 

Spalding Detachable Basket 
Ball Goals 




Pat. May 25, 1909 Fittings on No. 50 Goals 

No. 50. Detached readily from the wall or upright, 

leaving no bbstrucuon to mterfere with other games or 

with general gymnasium work. Same size basket, and 

brace . same length as on official goals. Per pair, $6.00 

.Spalding Referees* Whistles 




No. 7 
No. 7. Nickel-plated, heavy metal whistfe. The most 

satisfactory and loudest of any Each, 50c 

No. 4 HornWhistle, nickel-plated, heavy metal. " 75c. 
No. 3. Nickel-plated, special deep tone. . . " 7Sc. 

No. 2. Very reliable, popular design. ... " 25c. 

Spalding Basket Ball Score Books 

No. 1. Paper cover, 10 games Each, lOc 

No. 2. Cloth cover, 23 games " 25c. 

No. A. Collegiate, paper cover. 10 games. . " 10c. 

No. B. Collegiate, cloth cover, 25 games. , , " 25c. 



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I FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOK 



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BasSietl Ball Slioes 

Spalding "Sprinting" Basket Ball Shoes 
No. BBS. Made with flexible shank, on same principle as on 
"sprinting" base ball and foot ball shoes. Extremely light 
in weight, well finished inside. Improved patented pure 
gum thick rubber suction soles, with reinforced edges, 
absolutely guaranteed to give satisfaction with reasonable 
use. Lace extremely far down. Uppers of best quality 
black genuine kangaroo leather. Light, flexible and 
durable. Strictly bench made. Supplied on special order 
only, not carried in stock. Per pair, $8.00 "At ■57.50 per pair. 

On orders for five pairs or more, -price in italics, preceded by -k will apply. 

SPECIAL NOTICE - In a game like basket ball, which is played 
generally on board floors, there is a strain on the feet altogether different 
from that in almost any other athletic game, and to support this strain, 
properly made shoes with leather uppers and correctly shaped soles are 
absolutely necessary. It is a fact that players on many teams wear can- 
vas top shoes and we supply in our No. P shoes, listed below, absolutely 
the best canvas top basket ball shoes ever made, and the same style as 
worn by some very successful teams, but from our long experience in 
catering to athletes and watching closely, as we have done, the develop- 
ment of basket ball and its effects on the physical condition of players, 
we cannot consistently recommend canvas top shoes for any athletic use 
and especially not for basket ball. 



No.AB. High cut, 
drab calf, Blucher 
cut; heavy suction 
soles, superior 
quality. 

Per pair. $5.00 



No. BBL. Ladies'. 
High cut, black 
chrome leather, 
good quality suc- 
tion soles. 

Per pair, $4.50 



Spalding Special Canvas Top Basket Ball Shoes 

Special quality soft rubber soles. These soles absolutely 
hold on the most slippery floor. Light weight, durable,, 
correct in design 

No. P. Per pair, $4.00 * $43.20 Dozen pairs. 

On orders fur five pairf or more, price in italics, preceded by if will apply. 




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ANT GOMMUNIGATIONS 
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A.G.SPALDING &. BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



IFOR COMPLETE LIST OP STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COYER 

OF THIS BOOK 



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No. 15 



No. 155. 




No. SOL 



GytHniniSisiuiiEini Slhioes 

Gymnasium Shoes must be comfortable and easy, yet fit snugly and give the 
wearer a sure footing — they must also be durable. Spalding Gymnasium Shoes 
possess all of these good qualities and, in addition, are reasonable in price. 

No. 15. High cut, kanga- 
roo uppers, genuine elk- 
skin soles. Will not slip 
on floor; extra light, hand 
made. Correct shoes for 
boxing. Per pair, $5.00 
No. 155. High cut, elk- 
skin soles, and will not 
slip on floor; soft and flex- 
ible ; ladies' and men's 
sizes. . Per pair, $4.50 
No. 166. Low cut, se- 
lected leather, extra light 
and electric soles; ladies' 
' and men's sizes. 

Per pair, $3.00 
No. SOL. Ladies'. Low 
cut, black leather, elec- 
tric soles and corrugated 
rubber heels. Pair, $2.50 
No. 21. High cut, black 
leather, electric soles. 
Hand sewed; turned, 
w^hich makes shoes ex- 
tremely light and flexible. 

Per pair, $2.50 
No. 85L. Ladies'. Low cut, black leather, with 

roughened electric soles Per pair, $2.00 

No. 20. Low cut. Otherwise as No. 21. Hand 

sewed, turned shoes Per pair, $2.00 

No. 20L. Ladies'. Otherwise as No. 20. Hand 
sewed, turned shoes Per pair, $2.00 

Spalding Special Bowling Shoes 

No. 148. For bowling and general athletic use. Best 
selected light drab chrome tanned leather uppers w^ith 
elkskin soles. Lace extremely low dow^n. Pair, $3.50 





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Wllhoul noUce, For Canadian prices see special Canadian Calalogue. 



SHUHE SRALDINGlfeiTRADE-MARK ''Sf 




rDurand-Steel] 
Lockersp 

Wooden lockers are objectionable* 

because they attract vermin, absorb odors, 
can be easily broken into, and are dangerous 
~n account of fire. 

Lockers made from wire mesh or 
expanded metal afford little secur* 
My, as they can be easily entered with wire cut* 
ters. Clothes placed in them become coverect 
with dust, and the lockers themselves present 
a poor appearance, resembling animal cages. 
Durand-Steel Lockers are made of finest 
grade furniture steel and are finished with 
gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400'>), comparable 
to that used on hospital ware, which will never flake 
$f! nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels. 




8o.-ne 
Publio 




of (hk d.OOO Ourand-Steel Lockers Installed In th* 
Cymnaslume of Chicago. I2'x lS*xa2>. Double Tier. 

Durand-Steel Lockers are usually built with 
doors perforated full length in panel design with sides 
and backs solid. This prevents clothes in one locker 
from coming in contact with wet garments 
in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti- 
lation is secured by having the door perfc 
rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser 
prefers, we perforate the backs also. 

The cost of Durand-Steel Locksrs 
is no more than that of flrst-class 
wooden lockers, and they last as long 
as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, 
in addition, are fire-proof. 

The following Standard Sizes arb 
those most commonly used: 



DOUBLE TIER 
12 s 12x36 Inch 
IB> IB 136 Inch 
I2)iI2b42 Inch 
iaxlS«42 Inch 



SINGLE TIER 
12 X 12x60 Inch 
IB X IBx60 Inch 
I2x I2x 72 Inch 
IB I IB X 72 Inch 



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Special Sizes made to order. 
We are handling lockers as a special coj' 
tract business, and shipment will in every 
case be made direct from the factory in 
Chicago. If you will let us know the num- 
ber of lockers, size and arrangement, w« 
shall be glad to take up. through eorr*' 
j^jiOirod'smJ*, th« is])*£t(B? ■of ©iriw* 



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STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES ' 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOK 



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THE SPALDING t'lTRADE-MARK 



SPALDING'S NEW 
ATHLETIC GOODS CATALOGUE 



The following selection of items fronm Spalding's latest Catalogue will give 
an idea of tKe great variety of ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by 
A. G. SPALDING & BROS. .•/ // SEND FOR A FREE COPY. 



SEE UST OF SPALDING STORES ON INSIDE 



Xnkle Brace. Skate 
Ankle Supportei 
Athletic Library 
Attachmenis, 

Chest Weight 

S'ddy 

Striking 

Skat<^ 
Balls- 
Base 

Basket 

Field Hockey 

Foot, College 

Foot, Rugby 

Foot, Soccer 

Golf 

Hand 

Hurley 

Indoor Base 

Lacrosse 

Medicine 

Playground 

Polo. Roller 

Polo. Water 

Push 

Squash 

Volley 
Ball Qeaner. Golf 
Bandages. Elastic 
Bar Bells 
Bar Stalls 
Bars- 
Horizontal 

Parallel 
Bases, Indoor 
Bats. Indoor 
Belts- 

Dastic 

Leather and Worsted 

Wrestling 
Bladders- . 

Basket Ball 

Fighting Dummy 

Foot Ball 



Blankets. Foot 



lall 



Caddy Badge* 
Caps- 
Lacrosse 
Outing 
Skull 

University 
Water Polo 
Chest Weights 
Grcle, Seven-Foot 
Clodc Golf 
Collarette. Knitted 
CorksJ^unning 
Cross Bars. Vaulting 

Discus, Olympic 

Discs- 
Marking, Golf 
Rubber. Golf Shoe 

Disks, Stnking Bag 
.Dumb Bells 



Emblems 
Embroidery 
Exerciser* — 

Elastic 

Home 

Felt Letters 
Fencing Sticks 
Fighting Dummies 
Finger Protection, Hockey 
Flags — 

Marking. Golf 

Foils, Fencing 

foot Baits- 
Association 
College 
Rugby 

Foot Ball Clothing 

Foot Ball Goal Nets 

Foot Ball Timer 



Gloves- 
Boying 
Fencing 
Golf - . 
Hand Ball 
Hockey. Field 
Hockey. Ice 

Goals- 
Basket Ball 
FootBaU 
Hockey. Field 
Hockey. Ice 

Golf ctubt 

Golf Sundrie* 

Golfette 

Grips- 
Athletic 
Golf 

Gymnasium, Home 

-Gymnasium Board. Hon., 

Gymnasium, Home Outfits 



Hammers. Athletic 
Hangers for Dumb Bells 
Hangers for Indian Clubs 
Hats, University 
Head Harness 
Health Pull 
Hob Nails 
Hockey Pucks 
Hockey Sticks. Ice 
Hockey Sticks. Field 
Holder. Basket Ball. Canva^ 
Hole Cutter. Golf 
Hole Rim. Golf 
Horse. Vaulting 
Hurdles. Safety 
Hurley Sticks 



Indian Clubs 

Inflalers- 
Foot Ball 
Striking Bag 



JacVets- 

fIoibSi 
lavelins 
Jerseys 



Lace. Foot Ball 

Lacrosse Goods 

Ladies-- 
Fencing Goods 
Field 1-Iockey Coods 
Gymnasium Shoes 
Gymnasium Suit* 
Skates. Ice 
Skates, Roller 



Lanes for Sprints 

Leg Guards- 
Foot Ball 
Ice Hockey 

Leotards 

Letters- 
Embroidered 
.Felt 

Liniment, "Mike Murphy" 

Masks- 
Fencing 

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Masseur. AC Jomlnar 

Mattresses. Gymnasium 

Mattresses. Wrestling 

Megaphones 

Mitts- 
Handball 
Striking Bag 

Moccasins 

Monograms 

Mouthpiece. Foot Ball 

Mufflers. Angora 



Needle. Lacing 

Nets- 
Basket Ball 
Golf Driving 
Volley Ball 

Numbers. Competitors 

Pads- 
Chamois. Fencing 
Foot Ball 
Wrestling 

Paint. GoU 

Pants- 
Basket Ball 
Boys* Knee 
Foot Ball. College 
Foot Ball. Rugby 
Hockey. Ice 
Running 

Pennants, College 

Pistol. Starte/s 

Plastrons. Fencing 

Plates- 
Teeing. Golf 



FRONT COVER 

■ Platforms. Sinking Bag 

Poles- 
Ski 
Vaulting 

Polo. Roller. Goods 

Protectors- 
Abdomen 
Eyeglass 

Finger. Field Hockey 
Indoor Base Ball 
Knee 
Thumb. Basket Ball 

Protection. Running Shoes 

Pucks. Hockey. Ice 

Push Ball 

Pushers. Chamois 

Racks. Golf Ball 

Racquet. Squash 

FTapiers." Fencing 

Referee's WhisUe 

Rings- 
Exercising . 
Swinging 

Rowing Machines 



Sacks, for Sack Racing 
SaAdals. Snow Shoe 
Sandow Dumb Bells 
Scabbards. Skate 
Score Books- 
Basket Ball 
Shin Guards — 

Association 

College 

FieldTiockey 

Ice Hockey 
Shirts- 
Athletic 

Rubber. Reducing 

Soccer 
Shois- 

Acrobatic 

Basket Ball 

Bowling 

Clog 

Fencing 
Slioes— 

Foot Ball. College 

Foot Ball. Rugby 

Foot Ball. Soccer 

Golf 

Gymnasium 

Jumping 

Running 

Squash 

Street 

Walking 

Shot- 
Athletic 
Indoor 

. Massage 

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A. G. SPALDING &. BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



OF THIS BOOK 

Skate Bag 

Skate Keys 

Skate RoUer* 

Skate Straps 

Skate Sundries 

Skis ^ 

Snow Shoes 

Sprint Lanes 

Squash Goods 

Standards- 
Vaulting 
Volley BaU 

ForThtee-Legged R»C« . 

Skate 
Sticks, Roller Polo 
Stockings 
Stop Boards 
Striking Bags 

Base Ball. Indoor 

Gymnasium, Ladies* 

Soccer 

Swimming 

Water Polo 
Supporters — 

Ankle 

Wrist 
Suspensories 
Sweaters 

Swivels. Striking Bag* 
Swords. Fencing 
Swords. Duelling 



Tackling Machine 

Take-Off Board 

Tape. Measuring. Steel 

Tees. Golf 

Tennis Posts. Indoof 

Tights- 
Full 

Full. Wrestling 
Hockey 
Knee 

Toboggans 

Toboggan Cushion* 

Toe Boards 

Toques 

Trapeze. Adjustable 

Trapeze. Single 

y."m"c. a. 

Foot BaU 
Trunks — 
Velvet 
Worsted 



Wands. Calisthenlc 
Watches. Stop 
Weights. 56-lb. 
Whisdes 
Wrestling Equipir 

Wrist r- •■ 



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FOR COMPLETE UST OF STGItES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOl 



to cA<D«t iMhaul ivBu. F» Canadian price* lee wec/o/ dnadlatt Calaloguu 



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Standard Policy 



A Standard Qyality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a 
Manufacturer to long maintain a Standard Qyality. 

To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a 
profit for the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet these conditions 
of Dual I^rofits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list 
price on his goods to the consumer. ,,,.,. , 

To enable the glib salesman, when bookmg his orders, to figure out 
attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, these high list prices are 
absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been served when the 
manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured 
his order from the retailer. ,.,,.. r . , , 

However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who 
does not. and, in reality, is not ever expected to pay these faricy list prices. 

When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading 
but alluring high list prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and 
grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts," 
which vary with local trade conditions. r i i i 

Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer 
and the jobber are assured ; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices 
to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably 
leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are 
practically eliminated. t-i . y i . . 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. 1 he jobber insisto 
on lower, and still lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, m^pts this 
demand for the lowering of prices by the only way open to him, viz.: the cheap- 
<^ning and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that 14 years ago, m 1899, 
/-». G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic 
Goods Trad"?, and inaugurated what has since become known as "The Spalding 

The " Spalding Policy " eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding 
Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures the supply of Spa'ding 
Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer by which the retail dealer is 
assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit jn all Spalding Athletic Goods, and 
the consumer is assured a Standard Qyality and is protected from imposition. 

The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the 
users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways : 

First. —The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods 
and the same prices to everybody. 

Second.— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in 
purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required 
in the manufacture of our various goods, well ahead of their 
respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necessary 
quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Qyality. 

All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply 
consumers at our regular printed catalogue prices— neither more nor iess-the same 
prices that similar goods are sold for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spaldirig Athletic Goods, are treated 
exactly alike, and no special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

This briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful 
operation for the past 14 years, and will be mdefinitely continued. 

In other words, "The Spalding Policy" is a "square deal" for everybody, 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



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